DJ Shockley
DJ Shockley joined the FOX 5 Sports team in July 2021, although he made many appearances on the station as a standout High 5 Sports athlete while starring at North Clayton High School more than two decades ago.
Shockley was the second rated high school quarterback in the country in 2001, and later helped the Georgia Bulldogs win two SEC titles while playing for head coach Mark Richt. DJ graduated from UGA with a degree in Speech Communication in 2005, which he describes as one of the greatest accomplishments of his life.
After excelling at UGA, DJ was selected in the 7th Round of the NFL Draft by the hometown Atlanta Falcons. During his time at Flowery Branch, DJ got his first taste of broadcasting as he hosted his own show interviewing teammates and coaches.
DJ has had numerous roles on TV and radio, most recently working as a color commentator for football broadcasts with ESPN and the SEC Network, and co-hosting Early Birds on FOX 5. DJ enjoys vacationing, hanging out with his family and searching out the best golf courses to play in the metro area.
The latest from DJ Shockley
Hank Aaron's 715th: Atlanta Braves celebrate 50 years since home run record broken
On April 8, 1974, history was made in Atlanta as Hank Aaron knocked his 715th ball out of the park, topping the Great Bambino, Babe Ruth. That was the day Hammerin' Hank Aaron cemented himself as the home run king.
Falcons sign Kirk Cousins: One-on-one with Atlanta’s new quarterback
Kirk Cousins has officially signed with the Atlanta Falcons. His one-on-one interview with FOX 5's DJ Shockley.
UGA wide receiver Ladd McConkey honored with 2023 Wuerffel Trophy
The Wuerffel Foundation presented University of Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey with the 2023 Wuerffel Trophy at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta.
'An imperfect week with a perfect ending': Sitting down with Matt Ryan after the trade
FOX 5 Sports Anchor D.J. Shockley sat down with his former teammate Matt Ryan to discuss Ryan's 14 years in Atlanta and look to his future now as an Indianapolis Colt.
Orange Bowl won't mark first time Smart and Harbaugh have done battle
Just because Georgia and Michigan haven’t met on the football field in over a half a century, doesn’t mean they haven’t battled each other off the field in recent years.
'The Five' of Georgia football reflect on 50th anniversary of integration
Sports anchor DJ Shockley had the privilege to speak with "The Five," the first Black players in Georgia Bulldog history, in an exclusive sit down interview.